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Some of Scotland’s most progressive and innovative companies from a wide range of sectors including food and drink, hospitality, transport, recycling and security sectors will represent the UK at the prestigious awards to be held in autumn this year.

Each company has been selected following their success at the Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) Awards, which are backed by Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Government and its agencies.

The award-winning companies showcase the example Scotland’s businesses are setting when it comes to tackling the effects of climate change.

This include Jaw Brew’s circular, restorative approach to managing resources by using surplus morning rolls to produce its Hardtack beer. Farne Salmon’s innovative approach has seen it invest in a recycling plant that enabled it to turn a cost into a new income stream.

In total, 11 UK companies were put forward by The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce (RSA) Environment Awards Forum to represent the UK in the EBAE which are open to 28 member states.

Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham, said: “Congratulations to these businesses who are using their creativity to come up with ways of reducing emissions and helping to show Scotland’s leadership on climate change.

“The Scottish Government has a clear vision for a low carbon Scotland. We want to build a country which trains, attracts and retains the businesses and the innovators who will shape the low carbon transition. I hope these businesses will encourage others to think innovatively about how we can create a cleaner, greener, climate-ready Scotland.”

“Scotland is a global leader in its commitment to tackling climate change, in protecting and enhancing our environment, in strengthening our international reputation for sustainable growth and in supporting a transition to low-carbon economy.

Scottish businesses have recognised the economic opportunity, reflected in the fact over 90 per cent of the UK delegation are from Scotland and the SEPA backed VIBES programme.

“I would like to congratulate all of the nominated companies for their success in reaching this stage of the EBAEs and wish them every success in the competition.”